Media Licence
We encourage the use of OS maps in the media, across TV, films, print and online. All we ask is that you register for our free Media Licence.
- This licence entitles you to
Use OS maps free in TV, film and printed articles.
Key features
Use OS maps for TV and in films
Our maps feature regularly on screen in TV and film across news, dramas and documentaries. The OS media licence has no expiry date and covers repeats, internet on-demand services, resale and distribution of the programme or film.
Publish OS maps online and in print
Newspapers, magazines and news websites can all take advantage of the free media licence to support stories and features with OS maps. Use our images and maps on your website and in print. You can use up to 1,000cm 2 of maps in a single issue (a single extract can be up to 625cm2) with our media licence.
Licence agreement
- Use cases
Use OS maps free in TV, film and printed articles.
- Length of licence
- No expiry date
- Licence fee
Free
Terms and conditions
Film and TV
OS’s film and TV programme licence grants you permission to use an OS Map for any broadcasts or repeats, cinema showings or trailers, and distributed recordings in any internet on-demand service or digital media.
Please complete the media licence enquiry form to receive the full version of the licence and terms of conditions.
Newspaper and Magazines
OS’s newspaper and magazine licence grants you permission to publish an OS Map extract for print or online publication for the length of a calendar year. Kindly note leisure routes published in your extract must be 1:50,000 (OS Landranger) in scale.
Please complete the media licence enquiry form to receive the full version of the licence and terms of conditions.
Documents and support
Trademark acknowledgements
- Product names and trademarksAn extensive list of product names and trademarked brands registered to Ordnance Survey
- Crown CopyrightOur data and our brand are protected by a variety of intellectual property (IP) rights (including copyright, database rights and trade marks), and our primary income comes from licensing these IP rights to Government, public sector organisations, commercial businesses and consumers.
Support with licensing OS Data
Get in touch for more support on how to use our licences
Get this licence
- This licence entitles you to
Use OS maps free in TV, film and printed articles.
- Length of licence
- No expiry date
How to apply
I want to apply for a Media Licence
If you want use OS mapping in TV, films, print and online, apply using the form below.